NOTE: Article from Food and Wine.com
Nothing is more romantic than a home-cooked Valentine's Day dinner and nothing is more adorable than preparing it with heart-shaped kitchen gadgets. We've scoured Amazon to find 14 tools that will give your appetizers, entrees and, most importantly, desserts just a...

Traders Restaurant started 2018 by opening up their second location on Sanibel on January 6th. The popular restaurant opened Traders2 in The Village Shops Plaza at 2340 Periwinkle Way.
[caption id="attachment_16234" align="alignright" width="300"] T2 is open.[/caption]
Executive Chef Mike Patnode offers unique dishes on the T2 menu...

NOTE: This story is courtesy of SantivaChronicle.com
The late, great Francis Bailey probably would have shook his head over the notion that more than 200 people would burn an evening listening to stories about him. He might have had something to say at home later too...

CROW announced its 2018 Speaker Series is scheduled from January 2 - April 17.
Topics covered will range from species specific presentations to water quality on Sanibel to ethical ecotourism. Some presentations will have live animal encounters.
2018 Speaker Series Schedule: http://www.crowclinic.org/articles/2018-speaker-series-schedule
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Early decorators have a jump on being able to get a tree this year, especially since there is a nation wide Christmas tree shortage. According to People.com:
"Not only are early holiday decorators happier (according to one psychologist), this year, they also safeguarded their good cheer against an...

[caption id="attachment_16208" align="alignright" width="221"] Photo of shoe collection bin from Santiva Chronicle[/caption]
Wondering how you can give thanks locally during the holidays? Instead of buying yourself a pair of holiday shoes you can purchase a pair of sneakers, boots or dress shoes for homeless vets. There...

Have you ever considered living on the water? If so do you, and your budget, favor a gulf or bay view? This is a choice that leans on whether you want greater privacy and what you expect the view to be. If you enjoy looking...

Home shoppers without children are a growing segment of the housing market, and they tend to want smaller houses than previous generations.
In the latest numbers released by the CDC, the fertility rate among women 15 to 44 years old hit its lowest level since data...

Island Paws will host their 13th annual Howl-O-Ween fundraiser at the Over Easy Cafe Patio on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 PM. This will be their 4th year hosting it to benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society. 100% of the proceeds for the event go straight...